Origin
Lincoln, AR
Late night in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, AR to Springdale, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, AR
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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lincoln to Springdale, you are looking at a straightforward 28.9-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because the distance is quite short, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via East Pridemore Drive, the Fulbright Expressway, and South Thompson Street. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should comfortably cover the drive, making this a highly economical trip. Both towns are situated within the Southeast region of Arkansas, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout your travels. It is an ideal choice if you need a quick, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pridemore Drive | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Futrall Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 62 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Pridemore Drive
— 15.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on Boyer Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boyer Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Park Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Park Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 62
15 mi
·
22 min
·
East Pridemore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Futrall Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 16
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 62; AR 16
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
11
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
12
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Park Street
Turn left onto West Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62 / East Pridemore Drive
Turn left onto US 62 / East Pridemore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springdale, AR
Late night in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 21% of your journey involves highway travel, the rest of the trip relies on local roads that require frequent navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on East Pridemore Drive, covering 15.3 miles before transitioning to other segments. The road personality shifts from quiet local lanes to the more structured environment of the Fulbright Expressway and South Thompson Street. You should prepare for a drive that prioritizes technical maneuvering over high-speed transit, keeping you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 44-minute trek.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on East Pridemore Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Park Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / East Pridemore Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Springdale, AR
Full guide →Founded 1838
Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.
Top landmarks
- • Shiloh Museum of Ozark History — history museum in Springdale, Arkansas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on East Pridemore Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springdale, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / East Pridemore Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springdale, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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